Content referencing William H. Sherman
Broadway in Late 1860s
Then called Main St. and just south of Wisconsin, it boasted the Newhall House Hotel.
Dec 1st, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Last Days of Melms Brewery, 1869
It would be taken over by the Pabst Brewery, soon to become a manufacturing colossus.
Oct 6th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Chapman’s Second Store, 1870s
Located on E. Wisconsin and Milwaukee St., it was the city's premier department store, easily withstanding the Panic of 1873.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
East Town and Second Courthouse, 1875
The modest skyline at the time was also dominated by St. John's Cathedral, before its first tower was replaced.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
County Courthouse, Early 1870s
It was built by architect Leonard Schmidtner, who also built St. Stanislaus church. His courthouse would stand for 66 years.
Dec 4th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Alexander Mitchell’s Conservatory, Mid-1870s
The fabulously wealthy business man created an unusual, two-story conservatory within his home.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Exterior of Alexander Mitchell’s Mansion, Mid-1870s
What would soon be known as Grand Avenue became a row of millionaires' mansions.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Newhall House, 1883, After the Fire
The fire killed 71 people but circus star Tom Thumb survived. The catastrophe became a sobering lesson for the city.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Newhall House, Late 1860s
It was the largest and finest hotel in the West, a sign that Milwaukee was becoming a significant city.
Jul 29th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Soldiers Home Fair, 1865
Milwaukee joined a national movement to care for Civil War veterans, and this event helped raise money for the cause.
Jun 17th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Sherman’s Photographic Gallery, 1867
His stereoviews captured early Milwaukee and his studio was located near Wisconsin Ave. on what later became Broadway.
May 20th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
